Airshow After Dark is BACK!

The 2018 California Capital Airshow will celebrate 100 years of Mather Airport in a HUGE way by bringing back ‘Airshow After Dark’ on Friday, September 21st!

As the sun sets on Friday, September 21, the skies over Mather Airport will ignite with a feast for the senses as thrilling jets and aerobatic performers light up the sky with streaming flares, showers of colorful bursts from their wings and thundering pyrotechnics. This one-of-a-kind Airshow will conclude with a MASSIVE wall of fire, breathtaking fireworks display and fun ‘Wonder Bread 5’ concert to make Mather Airport’s 100th Birthday bash truly unforgettable!

What’s a Night Show? Check out this teaser:

Gates open at 5:00pm — come check out the ramp! Here’s what you can expect:

Flying performances begin at 6:30pm

Canadian CF-18 Hornet will rock the skies — don’t miss the afterburner!

Check out the most unique aircraft in the Airshow industry — Fat Tire Cowboy’s Yak 110

As the sun sets, the real magic will begin…Don’t miss these performers lighting up the sky with lights and pyrotechnics:

‘Magic by Moonlight’

Matt Younkin will thrill audiences at NIGHT with ‘Magic by Moonlight’, the world’s only nighttime aerobatic performance in a Beech 18. Equipped with 17 spotlights and 13 strobes, the top of this huge transport airplane lights up the night sky. Smoke, noise, choreography, and an incredible musical score, captivates audiences in this one-of-a-kind performance!

“Mr. Airshow”

Also tearing up the sky is the legendary Gene “Mr. Airshow” Soucy, in his ShowCat! Hear the roar of the monstrous Pratt & Whitney engine as Gene thrills with a combination of smoke, noise, and aerobatic elegance. “Mr. Airshow” will also amaze the crowd at NIGHT with fireworks mounted on ShowCat’s wingtips. This act will send chills down your spine as he flies a spell-binding performance set to music against the night sky.

Shockwave Jet Truck

You won’t want to miss Shockwave’s night show performance as it lights up the darkness with flames, thunderous noise and a flash of speed that will jolt your senses!

Redline Airshows

Jon Thocker and Ken Rieder in their RV-8s will light up the skies over Mather Airport with heart-stopping aerobatics enhanced by luminescent flairs, showering pyrotechnics and music!

US Army Golden Knights

Don’t miss the Golden Knights Parachute Team jumping at NIGHT! This one-of-a-kind jump includes pyrotechnic canisters affixed to the soldiers’ legs!

But Wait…There’s EVEN MORE Excitement!

As the night flying performances end, don’t miss the best fireworks in town set to heart-thumping music! This spectacular fireworks display is brought to you in part by the City of Rancho Cordova who is celebrating of it’s 15th birthday. As the firework finale ends around 8:15pm, Wonder Bread 5 will take the stage to help us dance the night away with pop hits from the past and today. This exhilarating night will wrap-up around 10:00pm!

Enjoy the Grandstand Open Seating area, where Airshow fans will have prime view of the flight line, private restrooms, food and beverage concessions available for purchase and friendly volunteers to assist you throughout the day!

Special access to the Grandstand Open Seating area from 5:00pm – 10:00pm & includes admission to the Night Show

Parking is included!!

Multiple bleachers to grab a seat with an elevated view of the show

This area is located along the flight line, giving you awesome views of the action

Food and beverage concessions available in the Grandstand Open Seating area

Enjoy the Mather Club premium chalet, where Airshow fans will have prime viewing near Show Center, a large tented area and umbrella tables for shade, upgraded restrooms, food and beverage concessions available for purchase and friendly volunteers to assist you throughout the evening!

Special access to the Mather Club Chalet from 5:00pm – 10:00pm & includes admission to the Night Show

Parking is included!!

Table and chair seating – Enjoy your drink or food in comfort!

This area is located near airshow center, giving you awesome views of the action

Food and beverage concessions available in the Mather Club Chalet

Private upgraded restrooms

Plus everything mentioned at the top of this page!

Tickets are good for Friday ONLY

The prices you see in the cart are discounted prices. Just click below and select your tickets.

California Capital Airshow 2019

Established in 2004, the California Capital Airshow 501(c)3 plans and operates the exciting, family-friendly annual event designed to honor the Sacramento region’s rich aviation heritage and veterans while using the power and magic of flight to inspire young people. CCA gives back to the community through scholarships, charitable group donations and exciting educational youth programming throughout the year.

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